Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Jan Cowan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kirsten Hill, IUPUI Student; Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Architectural

adversity to living within a steelbox that is rusty, dirty, claustrophobic, and inappropriate in scale and dimension. As notedarchitect Kalkin states, it is the process of “transforming a commodity into poetry, the vulgar intothe sublime” (p 22-1)8 that is the challenge of this type of architectural problem.Containers have been used as homes and offices to great success (see Figures 1, 2 and 3). Yet thecreation and development of these have not come without their particular challenges. As notedby Ohtake9, the lack of public support for this type of construction has kept the future of thecontainer home in limbo. Building codes are also often the single largest challenge of usingcontainers as a substrate. Yet he continues in a more positive tone by

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuo Hung Huang, National Taipei University of Technology

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Architectural

,” “Teachers’ Teaching”,and “Students’ Learning.” After the questionnaire statistics have been collected and analyzed,the research outcomes and findings are reported. The content of the research design is as follows:（1） Questionnaire Design： This questionnaire is designed to investigate, under different gender and education systems, the main factors and differences that influence students’ willingness to learn when enrolled in architectural design courses. First Part：Background Information－Investigate subjects’ gender and the previous andcurrent education systems they have been enrolled in; this should make it possible tounderstand the hierarchical distribution of students in the architectural design course. Second

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Dermody A.I.A., Roger Williams University

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Architectural

the form of the towerusing graphical methods. They did this after making careful assumptions about the distributionof wind forces on the tower and the effective surface area of the tower. (Figure 1) 1 Figure 1. Schematic diagram of Koechlin’s form finding methods…adopted from Allen. Page 25.519.2In fact, graphical analysis methods are an ideal tool to reinforce fundamental concepts ofstructural form and behavior. Basic graphical techniques can be easily taught to botharchitecture and engineering students. Concrete arch bridges can also clearly demonstrate therelationship between form and force. Robert Maillart used graphical methods to

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamalee Brady, California Polytechnic State University; Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

. Page 15.613.2Enrollment in Engineering MajorsEnrollment data for students in engineering majors within the College of Engineering (CENG)and College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) was acquired for the years 2004to 2008. The total number of students enrolled and the number of women students enrolled ispresented in Table 1. Engineering majors are abbreviated as follows: Architectural (ARCE),Aeronautical (AERO), Biomedical (BMED), Civil (CE), Computer (CPE), Computer science(CSC), Electrical (EE), Environmental (ENVE), General (GE), Industrial (IE), Materials(MATE), Mechanical (ME), Manufacturing (MFGE), and Software (SE). This data as well ashistorical data are presented graphically in Figure 1 for the CENG. Total enrollment data

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill Nelson, California Polytechnic State University; Brent Nuttall, California Polytechnic State University; Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

collaboration of interdisciplinary faculty andguest speakers/panelists. The first course is a four unit lecture and the second course is a project-based four unit laboratory, intended to aid students who wish to collaborate with the purpose ofimplementing sustainability principles. The course enrolls 16 students and is used by ARCH,LA, and CRP.Most of the interdisciplinary efforts have been low enrollment electives. Because the ABETaccreditation criteria for engineering programs 1 requires that every student be able to functionon multi-disciplinary teams, a large enrollment default course was needed. The department headsultimately chose to build on CM 431. Two departments were already invested and it could

Conference Session

Instructional Strategies in AE Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Architectural

aboutconversion from hand-drawn to digital drawings for professional practice and education. Thispaper presents a procedure of transformation from traditional sketching to digital by Photoshop.It also presents a series of transformed drawings and hand-drawn drawings. A comparison listwas created to describe the characteristics of both hand-drawn and digital drawings. This studyprovides valuable suggestions to the body of knowledge of graphic communications. It willbenefit both design education and professional practice.1. Introduction The objective of this study is to explore a method that can transform freehand sketching todigital drawing and keeps the characters of freehand sketching. The software used was Photoshop.The first of three steps

Conference Session

Instructional Strategies in AE Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University

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Architectural

to development ofdesign skills. Research first recognized spatial skills as a separate aspect of general intelligence in theearly 20th century 1. Spatial visualization is described as “the mental manipulation of spatial informationto determine how a given spatial configuration would appear if portions of that configuration were to berotated, folded, repositioned, or otherwise transformed." 2 and is considered central to the designprocess as it provides a bridge between design and design representation.3 The development orimprovement of 3-D spatial visualization skills is often cited as one of the major goals ofengineering design graphics education 3 but is particularly important in the field of architectureand engineering, 4 where expertise

Conference Session

Structure and Form in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Dermody, Roger Williams University

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Architectural

corresponding structure.Graphical methods of structural analysis and design were used in this studio for several reasons: Page 15.616.3 1. Graphical methods clearly demonstrate the relationship between form and force in statically determinate structures. 2. Different structural schemes can be compared visually in terms of efficiency and form based on their respective force polygons. 3. The graphical methods focus on the relationship between form and force rather than on calculations. 4. Potential revisions to schematic designs can be derived from evaluation of force polygons. 5. Relatively compact force polygons indicate relatively

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie Setterfield, Sinclair Community College; Eric Dunn, Sinclair Community College; Russell Marcks, Sinclair Community College

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Architectural

a. Challenges to Student Success b. Strengths of Student Teams c. Targets for Improvement d. Successes of Capstone Course 20094. Conclusions a. Challenges b. Strengths of Student Teams c. Suggested Improvements d. Successes5. References Page 15.1066.31. IntroductionA. Pedagogical GoalsThe goal of the capstone studio was three-fold: 1. Challenge students to design a solution incorporating their discipline-specific contributions on a diverse team while utilizing Integrated Project Design concepts. 2. Allow students to explore net zero energy design options for a large commercial building

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Symans, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Mark Mistur, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Bruce Danziger, ARUP

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Architectural

alsoprovided notable contributions to the military, including supervising the construction andproduction of numerous World War II Liberty ships. During the Korean War, he served asspecial assistant to the Director of Defense Mobilization and subsequently became Assistant tothe Secretary of Defense for production.Bedford recognized that engineering had largely abandoned its interest in aesthetics and thatarchitecture had lost its sense of practical enterprise that might be affected by creative integrationof ‘the engineering’ and ‘aesthetic’ aspects of building design. As noted by Princeton ProfessorDavid Billington, “It is as crucial for engineers to learn about art and aesthetics as it is forarchitects to learn about structures and construction.” 1

Conference Session

Instructional Strategies in AE Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Marsocci; P.K. Raju; Chetan Sankar

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Architectural

utilizing what they learned to satisfythe client’s need. The overall design of the case studymust also give the student a chance to utilize prior gainedknowledge and give a realistic expectation of bringing adesign from problem to solution in the real businessworld2.In this paper, we discuss an international project that was Figure 1: New High-Rise Hostelsconducted at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)Madras, India, to compare the design of two dormitories, new and old, based on thermal comfortand social use of spaces. Two U.S. students worked with three IIT Madras students to conductthis study and were guided by a faculty member in India and two faculty members from the U.S.Their project experience was captured using a multi-media

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa A. VanZee, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Architectural

recognize well-daylit buildings 1. LEED (Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design) requirements acknowledge the advantages in daylight, but there is stilldisconnect between theory and practice of planning for natural light. As a result, designers areresorting more to simulation as a means of demonstrating compliance with various ratingsystems 2. Additionally, new technology in electric sources, like LEDs (light emitting diodes),require designers to understand the characteristics and energy savings potential and the trade-offsbetween natural and electric light.Literature ReviewDaylighting has always been an important issue in architecture and interior design, as it affectsmultiple areas throughout a built environment, including the functional

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Elizabeth Leach, Western Kentucky University

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Architectural

, and assemblies.[1] Working drawings are a vitalcomponent of the architect’s ability to communicate the design to the construction team. In theinitial phases of design, the owner often meets with the architect to discuss the intricacies of thedesign, and when the graphical representation is not completely conveying the design intent, thearchitect is able to verbally clarify and ‘paint a picture’ of the design for the client. However, thearchitect is typically not on the construction site every day to ‘paint a picture’ for theconstruction team. The architect does conduct and participate in construction phase start-upmeetings, site visits, phone and/or email inquiries, and request for information (RFI) documents,but verbal communication between

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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Architectural

notions have been introduced to undergraduatestudents through an undergraduate design course. Two case studies from building engineeringare presented: thermal comfort and indoor air quality (sick building syndrome) taken fromundergraduate design courses. A flow chart is presented and discussed for both cases.We discuss the design program from students’ point of view, and the experience earned indesign, experimentation, and also in written and oral communication skills. Future plans toevaluate the effectiveness of the case studies in terms of learning outcomes, as well as plans toevaluate it in undergraduate architectural engineering training are also presented. 1. Introduction:Teaching a design course is challenging and differentiates from

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yutaka Sho, Syracuse University

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Architectural

, the skilled labor, resources and experience required for such experiments aredifficult to find. Yet without the experimentation in affordable home construction, anymeaningful sustainable development is unattainable. And without local designers’ involvement,the knowledge will be lost when foreign designers depart. Students at University of Rwanda aretrying to change this trend. 1 UoR hosts the nation’s only architecture department and the mostprominent engineering school. Determined to rebuild their country and wrestling with pressure todevelop, students re-define and re-justify their roles daily. Using my teaching experience at UoRin 2011 and GAC’s prototype housing construction with UoR students in 2013, I criticallyexamine our work to

Conference Session

Structural Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith E. Hedges, Drury University

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Architectural

alllearners or even some Nobel Prize winners in the same manner. Beeston noted the challengesthat Einstein overcame with his difficulty of the common mechanical, or rote learning of thetime.[1] The quote is a reminder that not all students learn equally and sometimes pedagogyshould adapt when students cannot.Many architects believe that mathematics interferes with design learning, while engineersunderstand and advocate its eloquence. The architectural academy cites dissatisfaction withstructures pedagogy through its detachment with the design process and its emphasis onmathematics.[2,3,4] Engineers commonly embrace mathematics in architecture. Mario Salvadorithought that “to satisfy the prerequisites for an understanding of structures you have to

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahnaz J. Aly, Western Kentucky University; Heli Shah, Western Kentucky University

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Architectural

professionals are expected to switch seamlesslybetween 2D and 3D representations at various points during project design and executiondepending on the situation. It logically follows that for students a vital part of their training islearning to work with 2D as well as 3D representations. In the Architectural Science (AS)program in the Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences (AMS) Department at WesternKentucky University (WKU) students are given a solid foundation in 2D visualization in theirfreshman year. In the freshman architectural drafting course AMS 163 students are introduced toorthographic and isometric projections using hand drafting tools as well as computer-aideddesign (CAD) software [1], while students are introduced to3D modelling the

Conference Session

Architechtural Engineering Eduction: Emergent Topics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Svetz, Syracuse University

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Architectural

22.742.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Generalizing the Particular:Rethinking the Role of the Case Study in Building Technology Courses Page 22.742.2 In many ways my argument is best made as a tale of two textbooks (and for this audience Iwill assume well-known textbooks) in the development of two different building systemscourses that were started in a nine lecture-hours per week trial by fire in the summer of 2003.The first text is Norbert Lechner’s Heating, Cooling, Lighting (HCL), at last now moreconfidently subtitled in its third edition, Sustainable Design Methods for Architects.1 Secondwe have the quintessential all-systems tome, Mechanical and

Conference Session

"Green" Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Architectural

wherestudents apply concepts and technologies of current lighting trends in energy efficiency to thepractice of implementing and maintaining successful lighting systems. The project focuses on: 1. Identifying current LEED Platinum certification for Homes, 2. Correlating LEED standards to appropriate lighting design strategies, 3. Designing an energy efficient lighting system for new Habitat for Humanity construction, and 4. Creating and delivering consumer education for homeowners to successfully maintain their lighting system.The pedagogical discussion focuses on the appropriate combination of the art and science oflighting so that students design functionally effective lighting systems that are also

Conference Session

Structural Education Applications in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orla Smyth LoPiccolo, State University of New York, Farmingdale State College

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Architectural

how to draw a plan,section, elevation and axonometric. Page 22.823.2In this paper, quantitative spatial reasoning test results and qualitative data of students‘perception of a model project will be presented. This study is a follow-up to the author‘s studyof the use of visual aids in classrooms that are not supplemented with a laboratory component forhands-on learning.Background:Spatial reasoning is ―the mental manipulation of objects and their parts in 2D and 3D space.‖1 Ithas also been defined as concerning the locations of objects, their shapers, their relations to eachother, and the paths they take as they move.2 Research has shown

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Architectural

design guidelines for future architectural design. This paper describes this newcase study that has been added to the Culture and Design course. Page 25.373.2Review of Literature There are five design elements in classical Chinese garden design. They are water, plants,architecture, rocks and tracery windows (borrowed views). An overview of images of designelements of classical Chinese garden can be found in Figure 1 in Appendix. All Chinese gardenscontain architecture. In addition, gardens are enclosed by pavilions, verandahs, halls and walls.The spaces in the garden are formed by architecture. The main difference between Western

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuo Hung Huang, National Taipei University of Technology

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Architectural

process of students, such as design topic, problem discovery, and data analysis.Wang (2004) indicated that architecture design education in Taiwan can be divided into fourmain orientations, as follows: 1. Functionality-orientated: the study topic focuses more on therationality, legality and validity of deign; 2. Programmability-orientated: focuses on urbandesign, renovation, and landscape architecture; 3. Sociality-orientated: emphasizes thesatisfaction of user requirements to promote public charity; and 4. Creativity-orientated:focuses on innovation and change seeking, and develops design operation technique and the Page 25.235.4possibility of

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sinead C. Mac Namara, Syracuse University

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Architectural

two required structurescourses, less than 30% say they would take the structures if it were not required. I havefound there is a wide range of preparedness amongst architecture students formathematical learning. A lack of understanding of fundamental structural ideas canstymie the creativity of architectural design. But an aversion to mathematics does notpreclude an understanding of, and an intuition for, how structures work. Plesums argued”knowledge of mathematical methods, however, does not assure a feeling for structuralbehavior.”1 Severud stated that it is more important for architects to have a sense of thebasic fundamentals of how structures work and that the figures can be left to theengineers.2 I further argue that it is this very

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blythe Marlow Vogt, Kansas State University

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Architectural

faculty office hours.In January of 2010 the first online course offering was delivered. Thirty-eight undergraduatesenrolled in the course with a minimum prerequisite of junior standing. Modifications for onlinelearning that were made to the course content as follows. 1. Camtasia (mp4) recorded lectures 2. ADA online learning requirements were met by providing typed dictation of lectures with each Power Point slide in PDF format. 3. A workbook with unit divisions, each with step by step instructions was annotated and provided to students in a PDF version with additional hints and suggestions. 4. Terms and theory quiz questions were entered into assignments in the online classroom and scored electronically

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sinead C. Mac Namara, Syracuse University; James K. Guest, Johns Hopkins University

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Architectural

must also acknowledge that students in general and architecturestudents in particular, are not always interested in or qualified for, advanced technicalcourses at the university level.A search of architecture education and engineering education literature archives producesvery few articles devoted to the subject of teaching structures to architects. However, inthe scant sources that do exist there is general agreement that while there is enthusiasmon the part of architects to work with structural engineers the two groups lack a commonvocabulary.1 There is also consensus that a conceptual intuition for how structures workis of more importance for architecture students than complex mathematical capacity. 2,3Many writing on this topic agree that

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill Nelson P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Andrew J. Holtz P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

as compared to an individual assignment? The majority of the students felt there was an improvement in learning due to the peer to peer interactions. Many students felt competent in many areas due to the team process of questioning and review. Page 25.1370.5B. ARCE IPD STUDENT SURVEYS – All students are required to take a survey. The classsize varies from 40 to 70 students per quarter. The survey questions are based on a rating systemof 1 to 5 with 5 indicating mastery of the subject. One of the courses primary learning objectivesis to function effectively on an interdisciplinary team. At the

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cliff Goodwin, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; David Jan Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Emily A. McLaughlin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Architectural

probability of it. Luckily, planners can enhance their probability of success by following soundfundamentals for strategic planning that are described in this paper. Herein, the authors explainthese fundamentals and illustrate how they were implemented by the DCT Department at IUPUIas they created their strategic plan.We begin by listing and describing three fundamental tasks strategic planners complete as theystrategically plan. 1. They encourage, seek and desire participation from everyone involved in the organization. They communicate this loud and clear. If a group or organization is too large for all to participate, those not directly involved should have their voices heard and interest advanced through others who will represent them.1

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James B Guthrie P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

. The learning outcomes have beenrepeated below: Page 25.1181.4Small Scale Structures – Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should have the following as applied to small scale flexible diaphragm structures in steel and timber: 1. The ability to trace gravity and lateral load paths. 2. Ability to develop preliminary gravity and lateral load resisting systems including preliminary sizes for beams, columns, walls and braces. 3. The ability to understand conceptual principals about connection design 4. Ability to describe common structural systems, including advantages and

Conference Session

"Green" Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Architectural

of the building systems, as well as the use of advanced energy simulationprograms such as, Visual-DOE, eQuest and EnergyPlus for energy prediction purposes.The results of a number of experimental studies, such as duct blaster testing, blower door testing andinfrared thermography has been demonstrated. Also, we show how these techniques have been used toimprove the students’ understanding of different concepts and techniques, such as pressurization, pressureand airflow measurements, duct leakages and building tightness, temperature and humidity distributionwithin building envelop and HVAC systems. 1. Design Project:This course is the final course in the building mechanical systems sequence. It incorporates elements ofprevious design

Conference Session

Curriculum Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Architectural

level Architectural Page 22.222.3Engineering. More specifically, the content of the curriculum takes the following form. 2011 ASEE Annual ConferenceOur objective is to have four professional specialization areas are listed under architecturalengineering. These are: (1) building mechanical and energy; (2) building electricity; (3)Plumbing, fire protection and life safety; and (4) structural engineering.Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering, 2010-2011, Mechanical Option (132 CreditHours)FRESHMAN YEAR, FALL SEMESTERES 1000 Orientation to Engr. Study I